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African writer Ngugi Wa Thiong’o was a giant who straddled the world literary stage for over 50 years

Pioneering art wildlife photographer Akash Das shares how environmental photography shapes our perceptions about the environment and the issues it faces

In a career spanning 35 years, Raj Khosla gave a spate of memorable hits. As the film industry marks his birth centenary, his directorial flourish & ability to frame shots are still keenly studied

Celebrate the festive occasions with this slow-cooked, flavourful stew of mutton shanks, which embodies the essence of Lucknowi cuisine

On the World Environment Day today, a look at the rising levels of black carbon emissions and their deposition on glaciers. This has accelerated the melting of glaciers, particularly in the Himalayas, affecting nearly two billion people across South Asia

Savour age-old Gooler Kebab of Hussain family where heritage, passion, bold flavours unite with pride

Once a vibrant gathering place built around a community-run gaushala in Bathinda, the park at Khokhar village now echoes with empty swings, weed-choked tracks, and fading memories. But behind the stillness, a handful of locals refuse to give up

Curried Fresh Coconut Milk hugs the bright fruit Ceviche of seasonal mangoes, litchis, bird’s eye chilli, red pepper, shallots, mint and lime

When land is seen merely as a commodity to be mined, owned or fought over, it becomes spiritless

From Kerala's 'aviyal', North India's 'annakoot' to Bengal's 'shukto' and Gujarat's 'undhiyu', delightful mixed vegetables come in different temperings

Behind the sweetness of fruits lies the bitter truth of rampant chemical ripening practices. Will the FSSAI directive help?

In her memoirs, Dr Sneh Bhargava, the first female director of AIIMS — now 95, and who stopped working at the age of 90 — reflects on the pressures and stress on doctors and how the vocation has turned into a profession where making money is perhaps the prime motivation

Over 3 weeks on, residents of Poonch town are yet to come to terms with the loss of life and property following shelling from across the border. Compensation alone will not suffice

Seeing is believing, so visualise the tenacity and courage of Chhonzin Angmo — the girl from a Kinnaur village who lost her sight aged 8, joined a school in Ladakh that instilled self-belief, and has never looked back. On May 19, she scaled Everest, and that she says is just the beginning

It was in April 2000 that the world was made aware of the deep-rooted bookie-player nexus in cricket

Ashok Khemka served for 34 years and was transferred 57 times

Etymology can be a tool to unite people, but politicians also find ways to use it for division

A tribute to the visionary visual storyteller Sebastiao Salgado, who passed away recently

As the pre-owned motorcycle market grows in India, here’s a checklist for buying a premium-quality second-hand machine

To push lukewarm sales, brands are wooing customers through the limited editions of existing models

The Panorama offers a visual and multimedia depiction of the significant stages in Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s life and reign